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Australia begin World Cup defence with crushing win over SL

Screenshot 20241005 132023.png Schutt picks up two wickets in two balls to remove Sanjeewani and Kumari

Sat, 5 Oct 2024 Source: BBC

Australia kicked off their T20 World Cup title defense with a solid six-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in Sharjah.

Despite a brief struggle that saw them at 35-3 while chasing a modest target of 94, opener Beth Mooney's not-out 43 guided the team to victory with 34 balls remaining.

Sri Lanka's batting performance was disappointing, managing only 93-7 in their 20 overs, as Australia showcased their typical dominance.

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Source: BBC